Paganoonoo = upcycle sewing made simple. We design upcycled fashions that are classic/arty, flattering, with plenty of hip and belly room and sell instructions so you can duplicate our designs. Upcycle sewing is easy on the budget, good for the planet and all the tough bits are already complete, like buttonholes, collars, plackets, etc! Our commitment is that you have access to successfully transforming existing clothing into new creations.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Adding a double collar to an existing shirt gives it instant flair!Take the guesswork out of the equation and save yourself time and aggravation. Leverage upcycler fashion designer Michelle Paganini's proven methods. This Paganoonoo pattern will guide you through every step of harvesting a collar from and existing shirt and transferring it successfully to a new shirt. Includes instructions for mismatched collar sizes. Upcycle sewing made simple.

Saturday, July 4, 2015

While I was in New York for the FIT Sustainable Fashion Summer Institute a couple weeks ago I went to Grand Central Station. Breathtaking!

I was wearing a pair of Born oxfords that I'd painted red, leaving the original cream color for part. Lo and behold I found a shoe shine stand that sold colored waxed laces. I purchased a number of colors. Here I am with one of my red laces on, one to go.

I was wearing grey, black and white so my red oxfords really popped. All I need with them today is blue jeans.